Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-10-21
"GOlNH rnl, aRoYER.n

This was the way It was headed in
special dispatch TO the Blade of satur-
day from this point, referring to the
discussion of the issues OF the cam
paign" BY Lieut.. Gov. Robinson, of In
diuna, at tho Town Hall, ON Friday eve.
ming.
From pressure OF work upon our
hands we could not attend the meeting
MS desired, but give below greater por'
tion of the dispatch to the Blade to IL
lustrute what Gov. Robinson regards as
the tissues OF the campaign :"
Lieut. GOV. Robinson, of Indiana. gave
Grover Cleveland scorcing here lnot
night which will long be remembered
by the people of this vicinity and which
for sound solid common sonse, fiery ell
oquence and brilliant argments would
excite the admiration of Foraker him
self.
Several hundred Republicans were
present, and the meeting as an cnthu-
siastic one from beginning TO end. A
number of Republicans drove over from
Bowling Green, and were well repaid
for their trouble, so they say. Many
pronounced the address one of the very
best campaign speeches ever made in
Northwestern Ohio.
Lieutenant Governor Robinson talked
for an hour and half and was very ear
nest and emphatic. AZ the close of an
al IA c,,i1,
Cleveland passed through Springfield,
Ills, the old home of Lincoln, where
the remains of the martyred President
have found their last resting place, On
his junket lie passed within sight of the
tomb of Lincoln, but he could not find
time to pay tribute of respect to the
memory of one so much nobler, grand
er, better than himself by stopping at
his grave. He passed through Ohio in
the dark and travels past the famous
battle fields of the South, where men
shed their blood to preserve the repub-
lie, over which he now rules, sleeping
soundly and snoring as he goes.
Referring to pension bills, he told his
hearers that neither Grant, Garfield or
Arthur had found it necessary to veto
any pension bills, and that Cleveland's
vetoes were in the main upjustitiable
and unjust.
The speaker devoted the last few min
utes of his address to local politics. and
| told the audience that it was the duty
of true Republicans to vote the Repub-
lican ticket, even though there might be
some men OH it whom they might not
like personally. He urged them to
stand by the ticket and to see to it that
men are elected to the legislature who
will support Foraker and the Republic
can administration"
We have felt sorely grieved at Grover
and Mrs. Cleveland for passing through
Ohio, the great political pivotal State of
the union, in the dead of night, without
probably even dreaming of Fort Meigs
or the thrilling historical associations
connected Herewith which opened up
this whole northwestern territory to
Demo Gratis as we'll as Republicans,
Catholics and Protestants, Prohibition
lists, foreigners, Hottentots, 'short hair
ed women and long haired men,"-all,
except the Indian ard he had to go
farther west to grow up with the coun-
try. In the rapid strides of civilization
and political enlightenment this climate
has grown somewhat bilious, also, for
the Mugwump.
If Grover arranged this program to
the West and South himself, he is to be
held solely responsible for the neglect
of historical points to junket in the
cities. If his political friends and the
railroad managers arranged the route
and time card, then they are to be held
responsible.
But what has all of this got to do
with the election OF an So, 900 Governor
of Ohio, a State ticket and County
officials which the people ought to be
prepared to vote inte lligently upon IN a
couple of weekss What has these Off
cials done to merit a return to positions
as the trusted agents to transact business
for you-and issue bonds2 What do those
seeking these positions for the first time
expect to do if successful in the election,
is what, through ignorance, we supposed
TO be the vital issues before the people Of
OHIO. Cleveland's case will not come
up on the docket for a hearing until
: next year, Some one might discover q
new or live issue by that time.
We differ with Gov. Robinson and
come nearer agreeing with John Sher-
man upon the duty of the voter. Ever
while holding mass conventions tht
Z mass of the voters in any party are no
I responsible for the nomination OF som,
1 of the men who get on tickets, ant
should not feel any responsibility t.
r vote against the welfare of the State ol
County because the candidate or til,
voter happens to be labled Democra
or Republican. None know better
, how nominations are made than ihcst
who attend conventions, and also watcl
the movements prior to the conventions
Personal likes or dislikes should hav'
, but little weight in selecting an homes
(, and competent official. Is he q THE
or will he conduct the public busines
in the interest of thieves, or is he homes
and competent should govern the choic
of the voter.
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A more thrilling and sensational ex
. perience than that to which the passen
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